I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

Wait a minute, Cheng Bailu, what do you want to admit?

Lu Yu panicked for a moment, but he didn't know why he was panicking.

[I admit that Lu Yu and I did study together, and I even tutored him. I admit that we were often together, but I assure them that this absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely will not affect my grades.]

Lu Yu had never heard her speak with such certainty.

Oh, that's what you really think. Never mind then.

[But wouldn't that put pressure on Lu Yu? Hmm, it's clearly my own problem, how did it drag him into this? Maybe I should let him go back first. But he's been quite happy staying with me.]

Cheng Bailu appeared calm and collected on the surface, but she was inwardly conflicted the whole way.

"There shouldn't be any problems. I'll be there for you if anything happens."

Lu Yu spoke up.

"Um."

Cheng Bailu nodded.

Thank you, thank you for being with me.

Words of gratitude remain in my heart.

Just before going upstairs, she suddenly stopped and turned to look at Lu Yu.

"What's wrong?"

"If anything happens later, don't worry, I can handle it."

She said calmly and earnestly.

[His parents probably won't say anything to him; they both like him. He just needs to win over Teacher Cai.]

[At worst, I promise I'll score above 670 on every exam after that. As long as the questions aren't too tricky, it shouldn't be a problem.]

【Cheng Bailu, don't be afraid. You have good grades, so the teachers won't make things difficult for you. Just make sure they focus their attention on you.】

My heart was in turmoil.

"OK."

Lu Yu responded.

What else could he say?

This little girl even calls herself by her own name, and she's even convinced herself to score over 670 points on every test. Lu Yu just needs to believe her first, and then believe her again.

You have a high score, so everything you say is correct.

The two went upstairs and into the office.

Cai Qingchuan sat in her seat, and next to her sat a man.

It wasn't Cheng Yichuan, and it certainly couldn't be Qin Sangyu.

"......uncle?"

Cheng Bailu hesitated for a moment before calling out softly.

[We haven't been in touch for so many years, why is he here?]

Hmm? Is there some juicy gossip in this?

Lu Yu vaguely remembered that her mother's relatives did not believe Cheng Yichuan was innocent at the time, and they did not help her family when things got so bad.

What's the point of coming here now? The characters in the background have suddenly appeared in reality?

As is well known, Chekhov would always shoot a gun in a story, or at least chop down a cherry tree with an axe.

Moreover, coming at this time makes it hard to believe that they have good intentions.

Unlike honest people like Lao Lu, he inherited the shrewdness of the old salesman Feng Jiahe. Lu Yu never hesitated to assume the worst about others.

"Bailu has grown so big."

The man stood up, revealing a formulaic smile like that of a salesperson in a cake shop.

"...Lu Yu? What brings you here?"

Cai Qingchuan glanced at Lu Yu behind Cheng Bailu and frowned.

"...He's very close to my dad, and he thought something had happened, so he came to check on me out of concern."

Cheng Bailu answered quickly.

Great, it seems it wasn't about him.

So if it's none of my business, it's not a big deal, right?

"Oh, so this Mr. Qin Dongyu is indeed your relative, right?"

Cai Qingchuan adjusted her glasses, finally shifting her suspicious gaze away from the man.

"Yes, he's my uncle, but..."

[But we haven't been in touch for a long time. The last time was after my dad's accident. Their attitude was very bad; they wanted my mom to abandon my dad and me and remarry...]

Little girl, do you really keep everything to yourself?

"Teacher Cai, I'd like to talk to Bailu alone. We're at school, is that alright?"

Qin Dongyu spoke very politely and courteously.

Cai Qingchuan looked at Cheng Bailu, and the girl nodded silently.

[It shouldn't be anything serious, hmm, they're probably just asking about Mom's condition.]

Qin Dongyu walked out of the office, and Cheng Bailu followed.

Lu Yu followed closely behind.

"Lu Yu".

Cai Qingchuan called out to him, but not to scold him.

"Keep an eye on things, and come find me if anything happens."

"Okay."

Lu Yu hurriedly followed while Cheng Bailu was still in sight.

Cheng Bailu glanced at Lu Yu, somewhat surprised.

[How did he get here? Hmm, but I wonder what my uncle wants to say. I really hope Lu Yu is by my side. Well, I'll just quietly follow behind. Good luck.]

No, what's the point of you cheering me on in your heart? Why don't you just say it out loud?

"?"

After descending just two steps, Qin Dongyu turned around, looking at the tall boy with a puzzled expression in his eyes.

"Excuse me, could you please excuse me from speaking to Bailu alone?"

"Can't."

Lu Yu answered without hesitation.

"???"

Qin Dongyu was a little choked up.

Are young people these days so bad at reading between the lines? Am I asking for your opinion?

[Isn't that a bit impolite to talk like that? Well, my uncle wasn't very polite to my parents either, so we're even.]

Lu Yu discovered that this little girl was a bit vengeful and a little cunning.

"Who are you? This is a family matter between Bailu and me. What are you doing here, an outsider?"

Qin Dongyu adopted a fierce stance, like an adult manipulating a child. If it were a well-behaved kid, he would probably be so scared that he would run away.

pity.

Lu Yu was born with a thick skin.

He glanced at Cheng Bailu.

Don't go.

The girl, who returned the boy's gaze, clutched her bracelet, her heart filled with a short, unspoken thought she didn't expect the boy to understand.

receive.

Lu Yu took Cheng Bailu's hand and firmly grasped her slightly trembling palm.

"I'm her boyfriend."

My inner voice is blank.

Cheng Bailu stood frozen in place, as if her soul had been ripped out.

Two seconds later, a violent heartbeat, reddened ears, and rapid breathing all rushed over her at once.

What did he just say?

It seems like I'm experiencing temporary amnesia.

"...Is this true, White Dew?"

Qin Dongyu found it hard to believe and turned to look at his niece.

Cheng Bailu finally came to her senses. Her hand was firmly held by Lu Yu. Amidst the ear-piercing pounding of her heart, she tried her best to remain composed and nodded.

"right."

He only answered with one word.

Because once it becomes a sentence, the voice will tremble involuntarily.

"I didn't expect you to be such a law-abiding student."

Qin Dongyu muttered something to himself, then chuckled to himself before speaking in a cold voice.

"It's nothing, students just date for fun. Well, since you're my boyfriend, I'll just say it directly: the main reason I came to Jiangcheng this time is for you."

"I?"

[Last time he came, he wanted Mom to remarry and he scolded Dad and me for a long time. What will he say this time?]

Oh, so she really is a relative from my mother's side.

You dare to insult my Bailu? You rat is a jerk!

The aspect of boyfriend immersion.

"Yes, it was wrong of me to ask your mother to get a divorce before. The things I said to you and your father were also inappropriate. I have seriously reflected on them after I went back. I'm sorry."

Qin Dongyu apologized in a very sincere manner, and then continued.

"I think you deserve a better learning and living environment. I just talked to your homeroom teacher. You have excellent grades, but you live a very simple life. I was thinking, why don't you come and live with us and transfer to a high school in the capital?"

To the capital?

Lu Yu looked the man up and down. He couldn't tell. Hmm, he guessed the man had married a woman from the capital.

After all, Qin Sangyu looked like a local from Jiangcheng.

Seeing that neither Cheng Bailu nor Lu Yu responded, Qin Dongyu continued.

"You know, your aunt and I don't have any children. You're like my own daughter. We have a house in a good school district in the capital. You can register your household here directly, and your studies and life will be much better in the future."

I rely on.

Lu Yu's eyebrows twitched.

If this were true, it would be an absolute temptation.

The quality of education, the difficulty of the college entrance examination, and future development prospects in the capital are far superior to those in Wuhan.

But based on Cheng Bailu's impression of Qin Dongyu, it's likely that his true intentions were not what they seemed.

Upon hearing Qin Dongyu's words, Cheng Bailu seemed to gradually calm down, her mind racing.

My uncle probably wants to separate me from my parents, thinking that if this continues for too long, I'll become distant from them.

When my father was wrongly accused, none of you believed him. After my father fell ill, all you wanted was for my mother to leave, and when that didn't work, you even verbally abused her.

I remember very clearly the things you said to Dad back then, and I also remember very clearly the things you said to me back then.

[You've come looking for me now, claiming it's for my sake, but really you just think I'm a good student and can bring honor to your family, right?]

As expected of the top student in the grade, Cheng Bailu, your thinking is very clear.

"Uncle, I don't want to go to the capital, and I don't want to leave my parents."

Having completely calmed down, Cheng Bailu answered matter-of-factly, as if writing down a well-known axiom.

I don't want to transfer schools, and I don't want to leave Lu Yu.

"..."

Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly realized that he was still holding her hand.

My heart started racing, much to my dismay.

This time, it was Lu Yu's turn to get nervous.

Cheng Bailu, it seems your true feelings have been revealed to Wu Jing, haven't they? Every word is a critical hit.

"Bai Lu, I know what you're thinking."

Upon hearing this, Qin Dongyu did not get angry or flustered, but instead smiled.

"But think about it carefully. Your aunt and I don't have any children, so all these benefits are for you. Even if it's just mutual exploitation, you'll still be a beneficiary. At worst, we can all go our separate ways after we grow up."

How cold-blooded!

Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion from the soft touch of the girl's palm.

"You're only in your second year of high school now, and your grades might not be stable until your third year. Why not choose an easier path? Besides, many people are desperate to get a Beijing residency permit, so the price you'll have to pay is very, very small."

Qin Dongyu, like a shrewd businessman, spoke with a seductive voice as alluring as a devil.

But at this moment, Lu Yu could only hear one person's voice.

"I'm sorry, Uncle, thank you for your kindness, but I still want to try my best on my own."

I don't want to live under someone else's roof, I don't want to obtain what doesn't belong to me through begging, I want to grasp the future I desire with my own hands.

Her will was stronger than her words.

Admittedly, weighing the pros and cons, agreeing might be the best choice.

But if she could make that choice, she wouldn't be Cheng Bailu, and Lu Yu wouldn't be standing here, holding her hand and accompanying her.

"Have you thought this through carefully? Even graduates from Yannan Huaqing University might not be able to get these things. You just need to nod, and you can have them immediately. This offer won't last."

Qin Dongyu spoke as if issuing an ultimatum. He took a step forward, his sharp and aggressive aura causing Cheng Bailu to involuntarily tighten her grip on Lu Yu's hand.

As the saying goes, even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes.

From the perspective of an ordinary student, Lu Yu found Qin Dongyu's proposal very tempting, and even, from a generally rational standpoint, a brilliant choice.

After all, for many students, even if they work hard their whole lives, they may not be able to get a household registration in the capital and settle down there.

It means avoiding decades of detours.

Qin Dongyu brought it up because he was somewhat mindful of the blood relationship between the two.

But the words came back again.

Lu Yu also didn't claim to be an honest official.

He always sides with his relatives, regardless of right or wrong.

Damn it, I'm helping Cheng Bailu.

"Old man."

Lu Yu spoke directly.

"?"

Qin Dongyu was momentarily taken aback by Lu Yu's highly refined remarks.

"Is it possible that Bailu can obtain all of this on her own without your help?"

As Lu Yu spoke, the girl gripped his hand tighter.

What did he call me?

No, is now the time to care about that?

Lu Yu almost lost his composure, but quickly resumed his attacks.

"Do you know how many points she got on her last exam? 693. That's enough to be the top scorer in the city, or even the province. What she can achieve through her own grades is far beyond your imagination. You're the one who's just here to freeload, aren't you?"

How did he know I scored 693 points last time?

Number one on the honor roll! Everyone in the second year of high school knows Cheng Bailu!

"Naive! Typical student thinking that's never been in the real world!"

Qin Dongyu muttered something.

Yes, yes, adults consider the pros and cons, while children only distinguish between right and wrong.

Lu Yu immediately retaliated.

"Get lost! If you want Bailu to bring glory to your Qin family, fine, when Bailu gets the top score in the province, have her say during a TV interview, 'Thanks to Uncle Qin Dongyu's betrayal of my family back then, I was motivated to get such a high score.' How about that?"

The area of ​​sarcastic and unsettling remarks.

Wow, this... isn't this a bit much? But, well, it seems pretty good too. I'll write it down and try talking about it if I have the chance...

It seems that, without realizing it, I've corrupted good students.

"You...you all had better think this through..."

Qin Dongyu was getting a little anxious, but looking at Lu Yu's tall stature of 1.8 meters, he didn't dare to make a move.

"To put it bluntly, if you weren't impotent and unable to have children, would you really be so good to Bai Lu, willing to give her all this? When Bai Lu's family had their troubles, did you contribute a single penny or any effort? Now you're thinking of getting something for nothing?"

Lu Yu's outstanding quality was his outspokenness.

"How about this, we'll send you a wedding invitation when we get married, and then have the MC interview you and ask you why you, with your impotence, even got married in the first place. Were you waiting to be cheated on? How about that?"

[Getting married???]

The girl experienced an intracranial earthquake, and even Lu Yu felt the shock.

That's true. Lu Yu talked about marriage with Zhou Qianyun every day when they were young, but this was the first time he had said it to any other girl.

Thanks to Zhou Qianyun, Lu Yu could say such things without batting an eye, speaking fluently and without batting an eye.

Qin Dongyu, on the other hand, had clearly broken down. His lips were trembling, and his fists were clenched, as if he might explode at any moment.

"You say you're doing this for Bai Lu's sake, then let me ask you, where were you when her father was framed? Where were you when her family fell on hard times? Where the hell were you all these years of hard work and struggle to make a living?"

Lu Yu has stacked all his Conquerors, there's no way he's going to back down.

"In all this time, if you had helped their family even once, Bailu would have been willing to acknowledge you as her uncle. But what have you done? You've married a powerful woman, yet you've never once thought to help your sister's family. Now you come here to put on an act, go eat some Dafeng!"

"You son of a bitch..."

Qin Dongyu was furious.

"To put it bluntly, of all those things you promised, is any of it truly your own? Is your wife's family really willing to give all their resources to someone else's daughter? Instead of trying to persuade her here, you should think about whether you'll one day be kicked aside by your wife like a stray dog ​​on the street!"

Snapped--

Unable to bear it any longer, Qin Dongyu slapped Lu Yu across the face, but Lu Yu immediately grabbed his wrist.

A high school student who plays basketball every day VS a 40-something overweight office worker.

I can take on ten.

Lu Yu gave Qin Dongyu a push, and Qin Dongyu staggered a few steps, almost falling over.

"roll."

Lu Yu repeated it.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Qin Dongyu straightened his clothes, no longer displaying the ease he had before.

"Cheng Bailu, you just wait, you'll regret this one day!"

He stumbled and turned to leave.

Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief only after Qin Dongyu had completely disappeared from their sight.

"What kind of person is this? Disgusting! But you'd better watch out these next few days, he might go and say something to your aunt..."

He looked at the girl beside him and saw that the two were holding hands.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I acted hastily just now."

Just as I was about to loosen my grip.

The voice of the heart arrives gracefully.

Hmm, a little, I don't want him to loosen his grip.

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